A guide for school administrators to use in building a culture of coaching and implementing coaching in their schools.
What motivates people? Daniel Pink explored this concept his book Drive (2009) and found purpose, autonomy, mastery, and connectedness are key ingredients to motivating people and increasing personal satisfaction. The purpose of this resource is to introduce a coaching model for administrators to use that complements the existing teacher evaluation system and provides a vehicle for systemic coaching of teachers that builds capacity.
Administrators in year four or five, who have developed a culture of coaching in their school, want to continue this culture, and desire expand their coaching practices would utilize Phase 3 of the website (TO BE DEVELOPED). Many aspects of Phase 3 would be customized based on the needs and desires of the school.
The review of literature examines the current teacher evaluation system in Kentucky, results of coaching teachers, and the most effective types and aspects of coaching. A summary of the literature is provided in the beginning of the capstone linked on this page. This page also provides a detailed description of how to use this coaching playbook via the capstone.
Leadership is second only to classroom instruction among all school related factors that contribute to what students learn at school. The total effects of leadership on student learning account for about a quarter of total school effect. " (Leithwood, Louis, Anderson and Wahlstrom, 2004, p. 3)
Contact Hannah.Scott@bullitt.kyschools.us to get more information on this topic!